Purchasing Manager

Patrick Industries•New Paris, IN

16h•Onsite

About The Position

BetterWay Products, a division of Patrick Industries, is hiring a Purchasing Manager. The Purchasing Manager will act as a leader of the Purchasing Department. A strong background in purchasing is required, with preferred previous manufacturing purchasing experience. Primary responsibilities are for the purchasing of marine furniture manufacturing products, negotiation of vendor pricing, trend reporting, forecasting, and ensuring inventory supply meets demand for manufacturing processes.

Requirements

5+ years’ experience in purchasing in a manufacturing setting
Strict adherence to company standards and safety procedures
Proficient computer skills
Ability to demonstrate leadership standards
Developed reasoning/problem solving skills
Strong accountability and follow-through skills
Strong tact and diplomacy; ability to work effectively with staff on all levels
Self-motivated to work independently in a busy environment with changing priorities and the ability to adapt

Nice To Haves

Preferred previous manufacturing purchasing experience
Knowledge in AX is a plus

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of purchasing raw materials and supplies for the plant
Communicate with vendors when there are issues and work with them to resolve them in a timely fashion
Look for new vendors, evaluate their product offering/pricing, and negotiation of purchasing contracts
Report out to vendors on time delivery/backlog of open purchasing orders monthly to make sure they know where they stand and what our expectations are
Manage Purchasing Agents on a day-to-day basis, ensuring they have what they need to be successful
Report daily KPI metrics to production/management group tracking backorder piece count, on-time delivery, customer-specific reports, etc.
Lead inventory activities on semi-annual basis
Responsible for inventory accuracy and assembling inventory financial packet for management
Maintain inventory levels and minimize/disposition obsolescence
Cycle count items regularly to maintain inventory levels and accuracy
Lead new MRP system implementation
Work with International Vendors to import products as needed
Collaborate with warehouse operations teams
Oversee BOM expert to maintain/create BOMs for existing and Finished Goods
Update costing/quotes as needed
Export/maintain master price list and vendor specific add-ons
Issue charge backs to vendors from Warranty related issues
Adhere to and enforce manufacturing strategies aligned with overall company objectives
Drive continuous improvement by identifying and addressing any opportunities to reduce costs, improve processes and overall operations
Provide leadership in the growth and maturation of the continuous improvement culture